Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Bernadette Russoniello
Russoniello, Bernadette
Marketing Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District #20
Bernadette is a career educator dedicated to developing young leaders and scholars. She has spent her life developing programs and opportunities to help students do more, dream more, and become more. Bernadette has taught at Maricopa High School since August 2001, serving in a variety of roles and teaching positions. Bernadette has earned numerous awards including Arizona DECA Advisor of the Year, ACTE Az CTE Teacher of the Year, ACTE Region V Teacher of the Year, and National ACTE Teacher of the Year finalist. She has served on the boards of the Arizona Marketing Educators association, Arizona DECA, Association of Career Technical Educators - AZ, and the Arizona College Consortium. Bernadette has developed her niche in education by focusing on community-involved learning and loves to share her experiences and ideas with others!
Sessions:
RoundTables: SBE, Students Stores & Enterprises, Smart Snacks
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Join us for an engaging roundtable session designed for marketing educators to explore innovative strategies in student-run businesses. Discuss best practices for DECA’s School-Based Enterprises (SBE), the operation of student stores, and the integration of Smart Snacks initiatives. Share insights on fostering entrepreneurship, enhancing student engagement, and navigating the unique challenges of these hands-on learning experiences. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical takeaways to elevate your classroom and support student success in real-world marketing applications.
This is How We Do It
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
So you're a high school Marketing teacher...now what? Learn from veteran teachers how we organize our school year, address state technical standards, integrate DECA into the classroom, and progress through a series of topics and project-based learning to create a memorable and meaningful experience for students.
Written Wonderland
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
Experience a Written Event petting zoo! See a range of Arizona DECA award-winning winning events. Participate in round table discussions of best practices, explore online resources from DECA.org and DECA+ to help your students aspire higher in the DECA event universe. Increase your students opportunities to complete and qualify for International competition.
Teacher Round Tables: Industry Certifications & Advisory Boards
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
This interactive roundtable session delves into the benefits of integrating industry certifications and credentials into your marketing curriculum. Discuss strategies for preparing students for certification exams and aligning your program with current industry standards. In addition, explore the development and integration of advisory boards, focusing on how these partnerships can enhance program relevance, provide real-world insights, and support student success. Collaborate with fellow educators to share best practices, refine your approach, and leave with practical strategies to implement
Teacher Round Tables: Chapter Stgy, Officers & Running a Meeting
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Interdisciplinary
This roundtable session focuses on effective strategies for leading and managing DECA chapters. Discuss best practices for building strong officer teams, setting chapter goals, and ensuring smooth, productive meetings. Share insights on fostering leadership skills among students, enhancing chapter engagement, and organizing successful events and initiatives. Whether you’re looking to refine your chapter strategy or seeking new ideas, this session provides a collaborative space to exchange knowledge and strengthen your chapter’s impact.
